COR Conseta Corner sofa, Leather Grey

COR Conseta – a sofa system since 1964

When COR showed Conseta at the furniture fair in 1964, the sofa made of elements was ahead of its time. Only four orders came in, and two of them were later cancelled. A year later, the upholstery had a softer filling and the armrests were wider, and from then on its success grew. The range was designed by Friedrich Wilhelm Möller, a trained cabinetmaker. By 1996, Conseta had been sold more than 500,000 times, and in 2024, according to COR, more than 875,000 elements were in circulation. COR calls it a design classic.

Conseta corner sofa in grey leather – floor model

This Conseta is a corner sofa with a grey leather cover; the corner is on the right, seen from the front. It seats three. The sofa was on display and has never been used in a home. Grey leather looks understated and calm and goes well with wood, glass and metal. The corner sofa suits a living room just as well as an office with a meeting corner. It consists of two parts joined according to the Conseta principle.

Seating comfort and space

Under the cushions, hardened steel sinuous springs provide the suspension on a solid beech frame, and the reinforced seat edge gives support at the front. Whether the seat feels firm or softer is down to the filling – COR offers five versions. At 47 cm, you sit slightly higher than on many sofas, which makes it easier to get up. The corner sofa is 2.78 m wide and extends 2.29 m into the room on the corner side. Leave 60 to 80 cm clear in front of it.

Elements and additions

The elements interlock by means of fittings. To join them, lift two elements slightly and lower them evenly; lifting them again releases the connection. This helps when rearranging the room or moving house. COR still makes Conseta, with seat, corner, end and lounger elements as well as footstools. You can enquire about a footrest or a tilting headrest at a COR specialist retailer.

Caring for the leather cover

According to COR, leather is undemanding: care for it gently and clean it rarely. Each week, it is enough to vacuum off the dust or wipe it with a damp cloth. Twice a year, follow up with a gentle cleaner and a care cream that protects the leather and keeps it supple. Do not place the sofa in full sun or right next to a radiator. The cover can be removed thanks to the tuck-in piping.

Why a COR Conseta floor model?

COR was founded in 1954 and still makes upholstered furniture by hand in Rheda-Wiedenbrück. Conseta has been in the range since 1964, and COR keeps developing it, for example with a cylindrical foot covered in fabric or leather. A floor model was only on display: the frame, springs and cover have never been exposed to use in a home. This piece has been inspected in eight stations.